Every so often, a project comes along that checks all the boxes: science, photography, and, unexpectedly, cows. When The Washington Post asked me to shoot a story about gene editing in cows to reduce methane emissions, I knew this was going to be a unique adventure.

The idea is pretty wild—using cutting-edge science to tweak the microbiomes of cows so they produce less methane. It’s one of those brilliant ideas that make you think, ‘Why didn’t we do this sooner?’ I’ve always been fascinated by the intersection of science and real-world solutions, and this project was right up my alley.

The shoot took me out to a farm where all this innovation is happening. Picture this: rolling fields, curious cows, and a team of researchers who are as passionate about science as they are about saving the planet. My job was to capture the essence of this place—showing how the future of farming might just lie in the tiniest tweaks to a cow’s DNA.

The images from this shoot are a mix of everything I love about photography: portraits that capture the passion of the people involved, detailed shots that tell the story of the science behind it all, and a few fun moments with the cows that remind us why this work matters.

This project reminded me of why I love blending photography with science. There’s something magical about making complex ideas accessible through images, and it’s even better when those ideas are helping to tackle something as big as climate change.

If you’re as curious as I was about how gene editing might just save the planet (one cow at a time), check out the photos and dive into the full story on The Washington Post. Trust me, this is one science lesson you won’t want to miss!”